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04 Skinny Snacks
ese veggie crunchers pack bold
flavors at only 150 calories.
Sugar Snap Pea Crisps
High in fiber and B complex vitamins,
these tasty bites will leave you feeling
full and energized.
To Prepare: Remove stem end and
strings form 1 lb. sugar snap peas. Toss with 3 Tbs. nutritional yeast, 2 tsp. olive
oil, ¼ tsp. garlic powder, 1/ tsp. salt and a pinch of cayenne. Roast on baking
sheet at 425 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, turning once. Serves 4
03 Tai Chi for
JOINT PAIN
e gentle movements and deep breathing
techniques of tai chi, tones muscles and boost
mood says, Chenchen Wang, MD, author of
a new study from Tufts University in Boston.
For the 34% of women over 50 with knee
osteoarthritis, tai chi offers powerful relief.
Scientists assigned 204 suffers to either a tai chi
or physical therapy twice weekly for 12 weeks.
e tai chi group experienced a whopping 66%
drop and pain and stiffness, plus a 28 % drop
in depression. eir results were 10% better
than the physical therapy group.
Cheesy
Zucchini Fries
e crunch of a French fry without
the fat and calories.
To Prepare: In a bowl mic 1/3 cup Panko
bread crumbs, ¼ cup grated Parmesan and
¼ tsp salt. Cut 3 zucchini into sticks, dip in
milk, then dredge in crumbs, pressing to
adhere. Arrange on a rack on a baking
sheet. Coat the sheet with cooking
spray. Bake at 425 degrees F for
25 minutes, turning once.
Serves 4
TONES
MUSCLES
AND
BOOSTS
MOOD
Sweet-potato Chips
Low-glycemic sweet-potato
chips are digested slowly
to keep you full for hours
longer than regular chips.
To Prepare: Slice 1 sweet
potato very thinly ideally
with a mandolin, then toss
with 2 tsp. olive oil, ½ tsp.
salt and ½ tsp. dried thyme.
Microwave in batches on
parchment paper 2.5-4
minutes or until crisp,
watch carefully. Serves 2
